Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 189.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
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M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On August 6, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
3cc448c2283033ccd877522d9249cf947a789b72
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
189.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 11:57:00 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.04000,
-67.46000
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
189.5 km
189.5 km — close to the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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